Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Finance Manager with a rapidly growing company known for its supportive culture and commitment to excellence. You will play a crucial role in driving financial success, overseeing junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers the chance to make a direct impact on business outcomes while fostering a learning-oriented environment. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth in a dynamic setting. If you're ready to elevate your finance career, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Up to two years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee junior staff and spearhead monthly management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
• Deliver financial analyses to support business growth.

Skills

Excel

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Our client is looking for a talented Finance Manager to join their rapidly expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that has been lauded as one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK over recent years. As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across the organisation, working closely with the Financial Controller.

You'll have the chance to make a direct impact on business success within a supportive and enthusiastic team.

What you'll do:

As a Finance Manager, your role will be integral to the financial health of our client's organisation. You will be responsible for overseeing junior staff members, spearheading key financial processes such as monthly management accounts preparation, annual budgeting, and strategic planning. Your expertise will also be crucial in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices. Additionally, you will contribute towards process improvement initiatives and growth analysis, providing valuable insights that can drive business success.

• Oversee and mentor two Junior Assistant Management Accountants as they progress in their roles.
• Spearhead the monthly management accounts process, including preparing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, complete with variance analysis and insightful commentary.
• Support the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes to ensure company-wide alignment.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate on year-end statutory accounts, audit preparation, and handling tax queries.
• Regularly assess and optimise accounting practices, enhancing efficiency across finance functions.
• Deliver financial analyses to support business growth, exploring ways to boost profitability and ensure sustainable progress.
• Assist in evaluating investment opportunities by developing comprehensive business cases for management.
• Foster a learning-oriented team culture, offering hands-on guidance and training to finance colleagues.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager position brings a wealth of skills and qualifications to the table. You are ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with up to two years post-qualification experience. Your strong Excel capabilities coupled with excellent organisational skills make you adept at managing time and tasks efficiently. Your initiative-driven attitude, adaptability, and resilience equip you to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are a natural relationship-builder who can engage effectively across teams.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification with up to two years post-qualification experience.
• Strong Excel capabilities (pivot tables, look-ups, and formulas), organisation skills, and time management abilities.
• Initiative-driven attitude with adaptability and resilience — ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural relationship-builder with the ability to engage effectively across teams.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a rapidly growing company that has made a significant mark in their industry. They have been recognised as one of the fastest-growing companies over the past few years and is an organisation that values learning and development, offering hands-on guidance and training to their team members. They foster a supportive and enthusiastic team culture where everyone's contribution is valued.

What's next:

Ready to take your finance career to new heights? Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Finance Manager
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Salford
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Reference: PWY0P6-A471FDCE
Date posted: 11 March 2025
Consultant: Jake Bain